I've had a strap let loose on my 305 and P22.I've actually seen strap locks come off the guitar during shows, both brands. Not that it matters all that much to most of you who like them.
I have the companies who make my straps set them up for the stock PRS buttons - both Heistercamp and Richter will do this. Generally, a 1" buttonhole solves the problem, but Heistercamp also now makes a PRS size buttonhole that works just fine for me. With the Heistercamp straps, you have to use their super soft leather...which is pretty darn nice stuff, and not all that smooshy-soft at all.
Then again, I've never had a guitar fall off the strap, and I've been playing since 1967. I have no idea what the f$ck you guys do to have them fall off, it's simply never, ever happened to me.
We are talking a LOT of gigs and recording sessions over the past 55 years! And this is with both Gibson and PRS guitars.
Are you jumping on trampolines upside down when playing, or something? I simply don't get it.
I always used the rubber washers on my Fenders and Gibsons but the giant strap buttons on my PRS would allow them. But at the same time because of the huge buttons the strap was really secure so I didn't feel I needed a lock. I did eventually put schallers on it though.Washers I got from the DIY shop a few years back. 20 pence each. Never failed.
What even at the Lester Van Schefman shows?!!I've actually seen strap locks come off the guitar during shows, both brands. Not that it matters all that much to most of you who like them.
I have the companies who make my straps set them up for the stock PRS buttons - both Heistercamp and Richter will do this. Generally, a 1" buttonhole solves the problem, but Heistercamp also now makes a PRS size buttonhole that works just fine for me. With the Heistercamp straps, you have to use their super soft leather...which is pretty darn nice stuff, and not all that smooshy-soft at all.
Then again, I've never had a guitar fall off the strap, and I've been playing since 1967. I have no idea what the f$ck you guys do to have them fall off, it's simply never, ever happened to me.
We are talking a LOT of gigs and recording sessions over the past 55 years! And this is with both Gibson and PRS guitars.
Are you jumping on trampolines upside down when playing, or something? I simply don't get it.
They do. Honestly, I like the new buttons but not the new locks. Kept the old ones on both primary straps. The giant threaded collet doesn’t make it easy to get ahold of the button to unlock.Have you guys tried the new Schallers?
Apparently they work with the older buttons as well.
Hmmm... Mine get here next week so I'll check that outThey do. Honestly, I like the new buttons but not the new locks. Kept the old ones on both primary straps. The giant threaded collet doesn’t make it easy to get ahold of the button to unlock.
Yeah I have 4 sets incoming, and I'm thinking they'll go on the 4 guitars that go to practice the most often.I like the S-locks quite a bit. I have them on 2 straps that use regularly. I have a mix of old and new style buttons depending on the guitar age. I put the new ones on the guitars I use most.
Looks cool! Will be interested in what you think!I'm about to swap to something else. Haven't really decided but I want something that I can use with the stock buttons. The problem for me is, I play seated about say 80% of the time. With my jacked up shoulder, I have to play with the lower cut-out sitting on my left leg (kinda classical guitar style). So, the strap post digs into my right inner thigh, to the point of leaving noticable soreness and visible marks in that spot. The factory buttons don't bother me as much as my current locks(I can't remember the brand, but they have the button that pulls out to unlock) and I gotta try something else these things are killin me!
I found these. Satch himself endorses them and has his own Sig. Line with them. So, has anybody else tried them? They're so simple they scare me, but the video seems legit. Still looks like a bread tie thingy. But sometimes simple is better. But I dunno?
P.S. if anyone else mentioned them before...my bad...a thousand pardons.
Looks cool! Will be interested in what you think!
Les, are you familiar with the term "shake it till you break it?" I know we're all getting older, but some of us can still shake it pretty good without breaking anything.I have no idea what the f$ck you guys do to have them fall off,
Les, are you familiar with the term "shake it till you break it?" I know we're all getting older, but some of us can still shake it pretty good without breaking anything.
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